Dia Mirza: The Royal Bride

Recreating the glorious days of the Raj and the beauty of the 1920’s, Raghavendra Rathore’s Royal Indian bridal collection made an opulent impact at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2013.

Finely crafted from luxurious silks, brocades, chiffons and velvets in regal hues like fuchsia, midnight blue, wine, saffron, gold and silver; the collection gave a western look to the modern Indian silhouettes.

Striking sherwanis in a shorter version with zari work and combined with slim pants. Women’s wear drew its influence from traditional shapes across Asia and presented a refined style of dressing with a hint of decadent touches.

Women’s wear drew its influence from traditional shapes across Asia and presented a refined style of dressing with a hint of decadent touches.

For men’s wear the popular Bandgala jacket, which Raghavendra is renowned for, was redefined into a contemporary form and offered in a variety of looks. To create a stately image of the Maharajas of yesteryear, suiting fabrics came together in perfect unison with chiffon, silk and velvet for superbly tailored garments.